The Road to Ruin: The Global Elites' Secret Plan for the Next Financial Crisis

Penguin presents the unabridged downloadable audiobook of The Road to Ruin, written and read by James Rickards. The global economy has made what seems like an incredible comeback after the financial crisis of 2008. Yet this comeback is artificial. Central banks have propped up markets by keeping interest rates low and the supply of money free-flowing. They won't bail us out again next time. And there will be a next time...soon.

The Problem with Socialism

Remember when socialism was a dirty word? Now students at America's elite universities are parroting socialist talking points and "sure thing" Hillary Clinton is struggling to win the Democratic nomination against a 74-year-old avowed socialist who promises to make the nation more like Europe. What's happened? Do Americans need a reminder about the dangers of socialist ideology and practices?

Liberty Defined: 50 Essential Issues That Affect Our Freedom

In Liberty Defined, congressman and #1 New York Times bestselling author Ron Paul returns with his most provocative, comprehensive, and compelling arguments for personal freedom to date. The term "Liberty" is so commonly used in our country that it has become a mere cliché. But do we know what it means? What it promises? How it factors into our daily lives? And most importantly, can we recognize tyranny when it is sold to us disguised as a form of liberty? Dr. Paul writes that to believe in liberty is not to believe in any particular social and economic outcome.

The Libertarian Mind: A Manifesto for Freedom

Libertarianism: A Primer, by David Boaz, the longtime executive vice president of the Cato Institute, continues to be the best available guide to the history, ideas, and growth of this increasingly important political movement - and now it has been updated throughout and with a new title: The Libertarian Mind. Boaz has updated the book with new information on the threat of government surveillance; the policies that led up to and stemmed from the 2008 financial crisis; corruption in Washington; and the unsustainable welfare state.

Meltdown: A Look at Why the Economy Tanked and Government Bailouts Will Make Things Worse

The media tells us that "deregulation" and "unfettered free markets" have wrecked our economy and will continue to make things worse without a heavy dose of federal regulation. But the real blame lies elsewhere. In Meltdown, best-selling author Thomas E. Woods, Jr., unearths the real causes behind the collapse of housing values and the stock market---and it turns out the culprits reside more in Washington than on Wall Street.

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Publisher's Summary

This much is true: You have been lied to.

The government is expanding.

Taxes are increasing.

More senseless wars are being planned.

Inflation is ballooning.

Our basic freedoms are disappearing.

The Founding Fathers didn't want any of this. In fact, they said so quite clearly in the Constitution of the United States of America. Unfortunately, that beautiful, ingenious, and revolutionary document is being ignored more and more in Washington. If we are to enjoy peace, freedom, and prosperity once again, we absolutely must return to the principles upon which America was founded. But finally, there is hope.

In The Revolution, Texas congressman and presidential candidate Ron Paul has exposed the core truths behind everything threatening America, from the real reasons behind the collapse of the dollar and the looming financial crisis, to terrorism and the loss of our precious civil liberties. In this book, Ron Paul provides answers to questions that few even dare to ask.

What the Critics Say

"This book takes a wrecking ball to the political establishment. Senator Goldwater would have loved it -it's The Conscience of a Conservative for the 21st century." (former Congressman Barry M. Goldwater, Jr. )

I am one of those people who seldom read current political stuff. The vitriolic nature of most current political commentary is more than I can take.

This book is different. Not an attack on any one person but what our system has become. If nothing else he asks all the questions we should ask ourselves. Ron Paul will challenge your political comfort zone no matter where it is.

It is often said that Ron Paul is a radical. I would agree. So were Washington, Jefferson, Franklin... Now that the Presidential "show" is over do yourself a favor and read something with some meat. I do not agree on every issue but I admit his views are well thought out. You will probably even learn some history along the way, not a bad thing.

I would like to think that a man like this could be elected president some day. After witnessing the Campaign of 08 I no longer think a decent, intelligent, thinking man like Ron Paul has a snowball's chance in hell.

17 of 17 people found this review helpful

Gil

Hialeah, FL, United States

10/04/09

Overall

"I wasnt a fan or cared much for Dr. Paul"

I wasnt a fan or cared much for Dr. Paul, prior to a few weeks ago. I was mainly turned off by the cackle of his followers annoying second only to the followers of "The One". However now that the elections are behind us and the bail-outs and ever growing national debt and inflation before us, i had the time to properly digest Dr. Pauls book. The only thing i wish is that i had read this a few months prior to the election, or even a year or two before that. My approach would have been much different. I recommend this as a must read to everyone in the United States, everyone.

13 of 13 people found this review helpful

Ed

Neenah, WI, USA

26/09/08

Overall

"We need more men like Ron Paul leading !"

First a correction about the book excerpt. Ron Paul was a Republican nominee for president, not a Liberaterian. His ideas and principles are those of the republican party foundation. Unfortunately the concept of smaller governmntt and the blurring of the major parties difference has becomes very cloudy over the last 20 years.

After you listen to this book you will learn what happended to this great country in the last 80 years and you will be sad that this man is not one of the choices you have on election day in 2008.

Ron Paul will help cure your apathy.

12 of 12 people found this review helpful

Eric Pietz

11/09/09

Overall

"Ron Paul is a true American."

Ron Paul is a true American in the founding fathers sense of the word; a true patriot. The Revolution: A Manifesto is not written from a republican or democratic perspective but rather a perspective of liberty, the constitution and most importantly the truth. This book is for anyone who is skeptical of government (of any kind) and values liberty and protection of individual rights above all else.

If Ron Paul was half as good a speaker as he is a writer he may have had a shot at the presidency. Unfortunately, an inspirational speaker who captures emotions will usually trump a speaker who's message is based in critical thinking, rationality and limited government.

10 of 10 people found this review helpful

Eric

PASADENA, CA, United States

20/11/08

Overall

"Visionary"

Heck, everything Ron Paul is talking about is unfolding right now. We're entering a great recession and Ron is the only person who's truly looking at the root causes of the problem.

8 of 8 people found this review helpful

Emily

15/06/09

Overall

"Must have for anyone who is an American!"

This is an American must have. No lengthy boring stories. I have a short attention span and this whole book kept my interest and really informed me on many American facts and how our policies are affecting the world.

If you want to be an informed voter, an activist or want to talk intelligently at a political gathering you must read/listen to this book. No brainwashing, just good broad spectrum of information.

Many Democrats and Republicans get into a groupthink position and never think outside the box. It is unfortunate that the Constitution of the United States is a new cool concept. Special interest groups have driven us so far away from the original Constitution that it is becoming nothing but a blur.

We need to take a look at our baseline again.

This book is not a left or right agenda book but an individual's book, an American book.

7 of 7 people found this review helpful

Kristopher Derentz

23/01/09

Overall

"Must Read Prior To The Next Election!"

Ron Paul just makes sense. If your looking for REAL change and not empty promises then look no further. This book has some amazing concepts in it and while reading it you will find your self say "that makes complete sense". I cant recommend this book enough. So far I have had 6 others go out and get it.

6 of 6 people found this review helpful

Roy

24/07/08

Overall

"Finally the truth!"

Dr. Paul is the only one in Washington willing to tell the truth. We must take back our country.

13 of 14 people found this review helpful

Amazon Customer

Phx. AZ United States

03/08/10

Overall

"Compelling Agruments"

I was one of the many folks who 2 - 3 years ago thought that Ron Paul was just a complete nut case durring the last election cycle.

The events of the last year or so opened my mind to the point that I was willing to buy this audiobook, and give his aurguments a fair hearing.

I found my self convinced of about 80% of his points.

I don't think that withdrawing our millitary forces suddenly from the globe would be as clean and bloodless as he aurgues, nor that the world would suddenly come to love us after we tell the monsters of the world to "Have at it. we'll just stand on the sideline and watch."

He did convince me that, becoming neutral like Switerland should be the goal we should be moving our national policy to.

If you want to hear political positions and proposed solutions that nobody else is taking, get this audiobook. You may not agree with his positions, but you'll at least have heard his argument, and the reasons behind them.

4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Nick

CHANDLER, AZ, United States

23/09/10

Overall

"Good Ideas, Very Good Narration"

During the presidential campaign I thought Ron Paul was a bit whacked which is why I wanted to see what he was really all about.

After listening to the book I enjoy his views and will be keeping an eye on him in the future. In particular, I listened closely to his views on health care since he, himself, is a doctor.

The narration, while sounding a bit "richy," was very good as well.

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

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